If you need study-related help, please reach out to the study team any time by text, phone call, or email.

Phone: 520.621.5126

Email: serves@arizona.edu

If you need general help, please click here for mental health resources.

If this is an emergency, call 911.

Our primary goal is to bring a scientific lens to better understand if and how service dogs may help veterans in need and their families.

We’re excited that you’re interested in participating in SERVES! Please let your K9s For Warriors, Canine Companions, or America’s VetDogs staff contact know, so that they can initiate the process.

The study will last 15 months, and you will be assessed at 6 different periods throughout the study: 0 months, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months and 15 months.

If you move or your contact information changes while you’re participating in the study, please make sure to update us by email (serves@arizona.edu) or phone (520.621.5126) so that we can still reach you!

The breed of your service dog does not matter! Because we work in partnership with K9s For Warriors, Canine Companions, and America’s VetDogs, any dog placed with you through their programs will qualify for the study

Your participation in each study activity is completely voluntary. You can withdraw from the study at any time or choose not to participate in a given activity.

Veteran participants can earn up to $900 for completing all the study activities. Spouses/partners of veterans can earn up to $220 for completing study activities.

Compensation is based on the completion of each individual study activity. Choosing not to complete an activity will not affect compensation for other completed activities.